PFL AFRICA FIRST ROUND: JOHANNESBURG COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Patrick Ocheme outworks Mohamed Camara en route to unanimous decision win

Shido Boris Esperanca chokes out Ibrahima Mané in just 34 seconds

PFL Africa Featherweight and Welterweight Semifinals locked in after exciting night of fights

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (9 August 2025) – Eight more fighters punched their tickets to the Semifinals as the PFL Africa First Round continued tonight at the Big Top Arena in Carnival City, with Africa’s best Featherweights and Welterweights stepping into the spotlight and thrilling the Johannesburg crowd with explosive finishes.

In the main event, Patrick Ocheme (7-1) capped off the night with a strong performance, defeating Mohamed Camara (5-3-1) by unanimous decision to clinch his spot in the PFL Africa Featherweight Semifinals. Ocheme overcame a slow start in the first round and turned the tide in the second after dropping Camara with a big shot. He remained in control in the final round to secure the victory and a place in the Featherweight final four.

In the co-main event, Shido Boris Esperanca (10-1) needed just 34 seconds to submit Ibrahima Mané (13-6) and secure his place in the PFL Africa Welterweight Semifinals. At the opening bell, Esperanca blitzed Mané, immediately took his back, locked in the choke, and forced the tap in seconds.

Also in the Welterweight Division, Octave Ayinda (6-0) made quick work of British Boloyoang (3-2), winning by TKO and advancing to the PFL Africa Welterweight Semifinals. Ayinda escaped an early guillotine choke attempt from Boloyoang and managed to wind up on top. From there, he punished Boloyoang with heavy shots, forcing the referee to stop the bout at the 1:55 mark of the first round.

Yabna N’tchala (12-2-1) turned in an impressive all-around performance, outstriking and outgrappling Sanon Sadeck (7-3) over three rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory and a place in the PFL Africa Welterweight Semifinals. N’tchala picked his shots and set up his takedowns effectively to cruise past Sadeck and claim the important win.

Following tonight’s action, the PFL Africa Featherweight and Welterweight Finals are now set. In the Featherweight Division, Patrick Ocheme will face Abdoul Razac Sankara, while Wasi Adeshina meets Dwight Joseph. Meanwhile, in the Welterweight Division, Shido Boris Esperanca will take on Octave Ayinda, and Yabna N’tchala will go up against Emilios Dassi.

PFL Africa First Round: Johannesburg Results

Patrick Ocheme (7-1) def. Mohamed Camara (5-3-1) via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

Shido Boris Esperanca (10-1) def. Ibrahima Mané (13-6) by submission (rear naked choke) at 0:34 of round one

Octave Ayinda (6-0) def. British Boloyoang (3-2) by TKO () at 1:55 of round one

Yabna N’tchala (12-2-1) def. Sanon Sadeck (7-3) by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

Emilios Dassi (5-1) def. Osvaldo Benedito (3-2) by KO (punches) at 2:12 of round one

Wasi Adeshina (8-3) def. Jean Jacques Lubaya (9-2) via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:14 of round two

Dwight Joseph (15-2) def. Wilker Nsamo (7-1) via KO (knee) at 4:57 of round two

Abderahman Errachidy (5-1) def. Elbert Steyn (3-1) via TKO (knee) at 0:14 of round two

Abdoul Razac Sankara (7-3) def. Shadrack Yemba (4-1) via KO (head kick) at 2:01 of round one

Kunle Lawal (3-1) def. Desmond Tamungang (5-1) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)